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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 11:36 am |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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This is my newest addition ... I recently sold my B-42 diver in white and I really like the Fortis watches so I thought I would try this one out .... Upon arrival I was shocked to find out that even though its a 200 meter diver it DOES NOT have a screw-down crown ?!?!? I kept trying to screw it down untill I got a Loupe and saw it has no threads ???? My b-42 diver had the same 42mm case and it was screw down ... I read over and over all the info I could find on the marinemaster and it never says screw-down crown ..... I am wondering how they get the 200 meter rate on the watch ????? What system ????? anyways I love the fit and finish , the style , and the way it feels on the wrist .... It has topnotch AR thats for sure !!! here is some Q&D's ....  
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 12:16 pm |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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very nice CJ...congrats
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 12:34 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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That is a great looking watch. :cool: Congrats and enjoy. ;) hand6.gif
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 01:00 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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WATCH ENVY! That is a Awesome Timepiece...Congrats CJ!cool10.gif
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 01:11 pm |
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yamahaki Guest
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I have 3 fortis watches cj. there all screwdown crowns. Is that something new there doing?
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 03:16 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very cool. I look forward to fondling it...
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 04:33 pm |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Very cool CJ - the cosmonaut model was designed for the negative pressure differential in space vice water pressure, therefore uses a unique anti-gravitational gasket within a gasket sealing method, instead of the screw-down crown. And if you bought that, I have some beach front property in Arizona that I purchased from Ken I'd love to pass on to ya.. :shock:
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 06:57 pm |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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Loving that Fortis! My Zeno Army Diver doesn't have a screw down crown. Zeno changed the movement to a 2824 and a non-screw down crown but is still rated 300m...go figure. Of course, the closest my Zeno is going to get to the water is when I wash my hands :P For any kind of snorkeling/swimming, it will be the EcoZilla. Cheers, Griff
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 08:44 pm |
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cnmark 3T WIS 
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Info on Fortis B-42 and screw down crowns, B-42 Marinemaster especially: Fortis had an issue with stripped crowns. Either due to misuse (crossed threads) or due to QC issues, the true reason we will never know. Fortis does repair all stripped screw down crowns on warranty - free of charge. All Fortis service centers worldwide, regardless where the watch was purchased. In the US this is the Providence Watch Hospital, with lots of Kudos recently on WUS. On the B-42 series the old crown system will be replaced with a new developed system not employing a screw down crown anymore (something like double acting gaskets). The WR of 200m is not affected by this, the system works very well. In fact, back in October 2006 the German watch magazine "Uhrenmagazin" has tested dive watches including the B-42 Marinemaster. This test was hotly discussed over at WUS, because initially a DOXA SUB750T Pro and a Breitling SO Steelfish XL failed (nobody whined about the MIDO that also failed...). The Fortis B-42 Marinemaster hold all tests, running fine when pressurized to 25 bar under water for 1 hour (this is ISO standard: rated pressure +25%), no water intrusion. The only critque issued to the Fortis was the missing divers extension on the butterfly clasp of the rubber strap (the steel bracelet's clasp does have the divers extension though). They tested the Fortis on the rubber strap to keep it in the "below 1000 EUR" range - otherwise she would clearly have beaten all the other watches, also in the "below EUR 2000" range, especially considering the "value for money" aspect. That test made me a very happy owner - having purchased my personal B-42 Marinemaster months before the test came out. Remark: Anybody wants that test report? German only, PDF, 2.7MB - PM me your email addy and note "German test report divers watches"
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 09:54 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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CNMARK ....YOU ROCK MAN !!!!! I will be looking to get a pvd flieger from you soon .... your prices are excellent hand6.gif
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 10:31 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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canadajo wrote: I was wondering if you picked up the Fortis from Markushand6.gif His prices and knowledge on the brand do Rock!!!yourock.gif CNMARK ....YOU ROCK MAN !!!!! I will be looking to get a pvd flieger from you soon .... your prices are excellent hand6.gif
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| Posted: Thu May 10th, 2007 10:46 pm |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Congrats CJhand6.gif:)
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